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After the death of Concorde in 2003 and the disappearance of supersonic travel there was no other of its kind; Nevertheless Boom Supersonic prepares its first supersonic aircraft, the Overture, which promises to travel from London a New York in 3 and a half hours.
They are also working on the XB-1 is a scale model that plans to demonstrate the new capabilities achieved by supersonic travel and the technology employed in the flagship model, the Overture, which is expected to be presented in the middle of the year and aims to be the fastest commercial aircraft in history, while maintaining a low environmental impact.
Boom Supersonic ensures that the Overture will be able to reach speeds of Mach 2.2, that is, approximately two thousand 710 kilometers per hour, surpassing the Concorde, and will be able to transport up to between 55 and 88 passengers.
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Meanwhile he XB-1 It is an airplane that is barely 21 meters long and has no space for passengers, other than the pilot himself. It has a total of three engines J85-15, manufactured by General Electric, which are usually used in military aircraft and will reach a speed of 1.3 mach in the best case.
According to a statement from the CEO of Supersonic Boom, “Our experiences in the Covid-19 pandemic underscore the basic human need for personal connection for all of us. Faster air travel allows us to experience the world’s people, cultures and places and XB-1 is the first step in bringing supersonic travel back to the world. “
“With XB-1 we ensure that the supersonic future is safe, environmentally and economically sustainable. We understand that the demand for supersonic travel has grown even faster than we thought. ”
Boom Supersonic wants to show the world that the combination of advanced aerodynamic design, carbon composite materials, and high-efficiency propulsion break down all barriers to make supersonic flight mainstream again.
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The XB-1 started its test program at the end of last year and the first flight is expected to be in 2021, while the Overture be the fastest and most sustainable supersonic airliner, flying faster than any commercial jet in existence today.
On the other hand, it is expected that the Overture begin operations with commercial flights in 2030. It will be up to 60 meters long, which includes the use of materials and technologies already proven in aviation with a new revolutionary design.
The Overture It also includes a storage space under the passenger seats, which would eliminate the luggage compartments on top of the aircraft, allowing passengers more room to move.
